US Bridges

Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · Clanton · Structure no. 008111

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 87 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,460 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 145
CrossesGoose Pond Creek
LocationClanton
RouteState Highway 145
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84507, -86.62508
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,435 (2020)
Projected traffic15,460 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek carry?

About 9,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Al 145 over Goose Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.